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Books in I Can Read, Level 1: Fancy Nancy series

  • Pete the Cat's Trip to the Supermarket

    James Dean, Kimberly Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 9, 2019)
    Pete the Cat helps out at the supermarket in this Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. This I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Along with his dad and brother, Pete the Cat heads off to the supermarket. But what happens when Dad loses the grocery list before they even get there? It’s up to Pete and Bob to help remind Dad what was on their list!Pete the Cat's Trip to the Supermarket is a Level I Can Read book, complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean, and is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Morris the Moose

    B. Wiseman

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 15, 1991)
    This classic story about a mixed-up moose is perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia, Danny and the Dinosaur, and anyone who loves silly stories and fun word play.The cow, the deer, and the horse have four legs and a tail, just like Morris. But none of these animals is a moose! These different animals have one thing in common—their friendship. Morris the Moose is a Level One I Can Read, great for shared reading with a child, and especially wonderful for reluctant readers.
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  • Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus

    Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 26, 2012)
    In this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, there’s no such thing as too many tutus! Or is there? Fancy Nancy's closet is bulging (that's a fancy way of saying it won't close). Nancy's mom thinks she should give away some of her tutus—but Nancy knows a fancy girl can never have too many tutus! But when Ms. Glass tells her class they will have a fancy swap-and-shop at school, will Nancy bring in some tutus to trade? And what happens when she finds the tutu of her dreams?Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.
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  • The Berenstain Bears: We Love Trucks!

    Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 9, 2013)
    There are so many cool trucks in Bear Country. On a trip with Grizzly Gramps in his pickup truck, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear are going to see them all!
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  • Frog and Toad: A Complete Reading Collection: Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad Together, Days with Frog and Toad, Frog and Toad All Year

    Arnold Lobel

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 9, 2020)
    Celebrating the 50th anniversary of beloved bestselling characters Frog and Toad! Frog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be! From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun together the whole year round! This box set with a green handle and Velcro closure includes all four classics: the Caldecott Honor Book Frog and Toad Are Friends, Newbery Honor Book Frog and Toad Together, Frog and Toad All Year, and Days with Frog and Toad.This reading collection is a Level Two I Can Read, geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Amelia Bedelia and the Cat

    Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, April 28, 2009)
    Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. Leave it to Amelia Bedelia to find a real cat on a day it's "raining cats and dogs." She names him Tiger, and in no time, the two are inseparable and as happy as clams. But then Tiger gets into trouble. Will Amelia Bedelia go out on a limb to save him? The cat's out of the bag—this is an irresistible Amelia Bedelia adventure!This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help."No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."—The New York Times Book Review
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  • Minnie and Moo: The Case of the Missing Jelly Donut

    Denys Cazet

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 5, 2006)
    Minnie's jelly donut is gone! Moo is sure it has been stolen. Can the cunning cows stop the crime wave before the donut-napper strikes again?
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  • Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees

    Sarah Albee, Gustavo Mazali

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 17, 2020)
    Learn about the life of Jane Goodall, a pioneering scientist who became the world expert on chimpanzees, in this early reader biography. This I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Jane Goodall was the first person to study wild chimpanzees up close in a rain forest. She befriended the chimps and discovered amazing facts about their behaviors. What she learned forever changed how people look at these animals.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Jane Goodall’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes a timeline and photos all about the life of this inspiring scientist.This biography reader includes a timeline and historical photos all about the life of this inspiring figure.Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
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  • Clark the Shark: Lost and Found

    Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 5, 2016)
    When Mrs. Inkydink announces a class trip to the farmers’ market, Clark is so excited he doesn’t listen to her instructions. “Hurrah, hooray, it’s time to play!” Clark gets lost in the crowd and has to use his rhyming to remember what Mrs. Inkydink said to do.Beginning readers will be entertained and reassured by this clever, funny tale featuring our favorite boisterous shark. The back matter includes fun, bite-sized facts about shark eating! With colorful illustrations from Guy Francis and lively text from Bruce Hale, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • Sammy the Seal

    Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 5, 2000)
    Sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and ventures into the big, busy city. Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to do—and he even learns to read! This I Can Read story is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children."So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this best-selling series." (Publishers Weekly)Sammy the Seal is another hilarious, original story by Syd Hoff, the celebrated author of Danny and the Dinosaur. This classic Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia

    Peggy Parish, Lynn Sweat

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, June 29, 2004)
    Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! When Mr. Carter mistakes the lovable, literal-minded Amelia Bedelia for the new teacher, class will never be the same again! This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help."No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."—The New York Times Book Review
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  • Pony Scouts: Really Riding!

    Catherine Hapka, Anne Kennedy

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 29, 2010)
    With a riding lesson and a sleepover all planned out, the Pony Scouts couldn't be any happier . . . until they discover a big surprise!
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